tractor has plenty of power love it easy driving power plus ,cons is if brushhoging you have to build skid plates under entire tractor or you will knock the oil filer off and the filter for the hydrolics lines under tractor to hydrolicks are easy to knock off if you spend a week building all the skid plates needed is jam up have to have guards for the sides that are not covered on motorso you dont knock them off. oil filter hangs down 2 inches below the motor so a small tree 1\2 in in diamiter will knock it off

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Rating

5

Date:

Friday, June 8, 2012

Purchased:

New

Dealer:

Moon&#039;s

Model:

Max 28XL 4WD Shuttle

By:

Marty Pernesky

From:

Hornell, New York

Review:

Bought the 28XL in early June 2012. Have had it two mons. now. Got 25 hrs on it. Have been doing mostly site preparation work with it. Rocky/shale terrain. About 50/50 loader, backhoe time. Have absolutely no complaints with it. Looked at just about every other compact available. Price vs. performance won out across the board. Looking forward to much more work with it.

Pros:

price, performance, capabilities.

Cons:

none

Rating

5

Purchased:

New

Dealer:

J&amp;K Tractor Saraland AL

Model:

3016 4WD Shuttle

By:

Matthew Reynolds

From:

St Stephens, Alabama

Review:

So far I love my tractor with loader. Ive got around 6 acres of yard grass to keep mowed and about 25 acres of pasture that I bush hog a few times a year. I hardly ever hear the engine bog and I mow some pretty thick stuff. I previously owned a tractor (much older) in the 48hp PTO range, so I was a little worried about power moving down. It is noticeable a little honestly but not so much that it makes a dramatic difference. Oh and if you are worried about using the shuttle, if you have ever used a gear drive tractor, shuttle is like eating cake and ice cream. I didnt go with hydrostatic only because I wasnt sure if I needed it, and I didnt. You may find that you desire hydrostatic, I tested it out and it did fine, I just prefer shuttle. I believe if you are a landowner in the 5-10 acre range, plant food plots, do landscaping projects of any size, this tractor beats the rest. I started out looking at John Deere and Kubota, you see where I ended up. Do not pass your mahindra dealership when shopping for a tractor. Try one out, I guarantee you will like it.

Pros:

Price, quality, features, comfort, ease of use,

Cons:

finance plans, kind of hard to get to oil dipstick (especially if loader is on), needs a toolbox (dont go cheap mahindra),

Rating

4

Purchased:

New

Dealer:

Kelly Tractor

Model:

3616 4WD Shuttle

By:

Terry Lee

From:

Longview, Texas

Review:

An honest review:

I can see why this is the most admired Tractor in America, it's tough and dependable. After the Dealer unloaded my Tractor, he went over all the necessary components and service ports, oil, hydraulic fluid and all. Very friendly and courteous.

I don't think anyone could put a Tractor (3616), through an any more rigorous workout as I can. I USE this Tractor; I don't pet it. I clear brush, push down trees, (4-5" dia), load gravel, dig stumps, build wilderness road in 4WD operation, move large tree trunks and have dug a small pond. . . One tough Tractor.

I am very impressed with my 3616 as I press it to the the limits of it's performance. I may have bought a smaller tractor than I needed, but was assured it would do the job. As far as Cons go, I have had to straighten out the hood latch plate under the hood, (limb came through brush guard and pushed hood up), straighten out pin that holds headlight grill by hood release, blinker light broke off, straighten out yoke guard on front drive shaft, install a rubber hose guard on FEL control hoses and quick tie hoses together, grease the rattling pins and 'sets' that hold FEL to frame. Had to buy special oil filter wrench for oil filter change, (should be included), [50 hr service].

Would I buy another one? You bet! Can't beat the Price vs Performance. Over-all, in spite of what I have listed as Cons, Mahindra builds one tough little Tractor.

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Rating

5

Purchased:

New

Dealer:

Model:

3616 4WD HST

By:

Duane Blake

From:

Norquay, SK

Review:

I push my Mahindra to its limit and it never fails to impress. I cut, raked and baled over 40 acres of native hay last year. All with my Mahindra. This year will be even more. I can make a 5 foot tall round bale and then load it on my trailer. Not bad for a "compact tractor". People can't believe it until they see it. I do everything with this tractor and it doesn't even rut up the lawn. In January of this year I broke my leg pretty bad and my wife was left with all the chores on the farm. Thank god we had our Mahindra. It was easy for her to move the hay around to feed our sheep and also to clear the 4 + feet of snow we get here. I often commented on how good she looked on red. Even in our cold winters it starts up everytime. In a few years it will be time to upgrade and a Mahindra is the only tractor I'm looking at.

Pros:

Great warranty and tough as nails.

Cons:

Only wished I would have went a little bigger so I could get even more done.

Rating

5

Purchased:

New

Dealer:

G &amp; M Enterprises, Barnesville, Ga

Model:

Max 25 4WD HST

By:

Terry Graham

From:

Griffin, Georgia

Review:

Bought my Max 25 to take over the workload of a 1952 Ford 8N that belonged to my grandfather. Wanted to be able to run a 4 ft. tiller and rotor mower. First day used my mower no problems. The tractor performed great. Saturday I hooked up the Tiller and man what a surprise, The tiller and tractor performed better than expected. The frontend loader was excellent too. The tractor has more power than I ever expected. Great little tractor!!!

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Cons:

Rating

5

Purchased:

New

Dealer:

Tatum Motor Company

Model:

5035 4WD HST

By:

Dan Barnes

From:

Nevada, Missouri

Review:

I have enjoyed using my 5035 HST for the last year. It is the best peice of equipment I have ever owned. My last tractor was a Mahindra 6530 and this tractor even with less HP seems to do more with better ease of use. The HST works flawlessly and makes loader/grapple work a breeze. I can not image there is any other tractor brand that can come close to the functionality, durability and reliability in this price range.

None to date except 2 auxillary hydraulics would be benificial at times.

Rating

4

Purchased:

Previously Owned

Dealer:

young Farm machinery

Model:

6110 Shuttle Cab

By:

tony wyatt

From:

Brooksville, Kentucky

Review:

I love the new 6110 Shuttle Cab w/ a cab. i just have a couple of issues that i wish they could find a solution to.
The gap between the Radiator and the AC condensor is too wide apart the air flow does not go through the condensor and in turn does not let the ac cool very well. It need to be blocked off to suck the air through the condensor to get the best affect it also needs a fan to force the air throught the condensor for the fan on the tractor can pull it through the radiator. Also the reserve in the top of the cab that drains the water out is not tall enough so it rains inside the cab. through the dome light and down the post inside the cab. This i am sure will ruin the liner of the cab dome light and possibley the radio.
The Tractor is great in every other aspect, very easy on fuel great power and very easy to operate.

Pros:

Performance is great, Great Power, Easy on fuel usage.

Cons:

Cons AC problems, water in the cab from reserve running over, gap between radiator and ac condensor.

Rating

5

Date:

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Purchased:

New

Dealer:

Knoxland Equipment

Model:

By:

Emile Dionne

From:

Weare, New Hampshire

Review:

I bought this tractor to haul fire wood from the woods,I fell them and the tractor does the rest. This size tractor is perfect for the woods,big enough to drag three or four full length logs,and small enough to maneuver through the trees with ease!
Outfitted with chains and weight in the tires this thing has traction to spare,excellent tractor!

Pros:

Power,reliability,maneuverability,5 year warranty

Cons:

Would love to see to see this tractor come with a tool box for skid chains.

Rating

4

Purchased:

Previously Owned

Dealer:

Mike&#039;s in Muskogee OK

Model:

4530 4WD Shuttle

By:

Joshua Lawrence

From:

Inola, Oklahoma

Review:

I've had this tractor for a couple of months now. I got the tractor with a front end loader and a new 5' brush hog. The tractor has plenty of power. The loader bucket seems bigger than most and has handled everything I have thrown at it. My field used to take 6 hours on my old Ford. This Mahindra got it done in 3 hours. Overall I am quite pleased. This tractor does have an issue with PTO engagement. It is a really hard starting son of a gun and thus eats sheer pins. I am told there is a retrofit kit for this. If this were fixed this tractor would have five stars in my book.